How to celebrate ‘Kingdom progress’ in 2032
June 8, 2025
If your association catches a vision for imagining itself in the lead missional role in the denomination by the year 2033, you will be proactively different.
Church Life
6 ways to get more families to your summer events
June 6, 2025
Your church can be known this summer for something exciting, fun and life-changing — but only if you promote it with strategy, consistency and heart.
Study: Rate of pastors leaving pulpit each year remains unchanged in last decade
May 29, 2025
Despite the unique pressures pastors routinely face, only 1.2% of evangelical and Black Protestant pastors leave the ministry each year, according to a 2025 Lifeway Research study.
‘Launch next’ with 6 years of missional engagement
May 28, 2025
Now is the time to give your associational context something to talk about — but not like the song popularized by singer Bonnie Raitt that talks about romantic love.
Is your church in trouble? Here are 12 signs there may be problems
May 25, 2025
Be aware of these signs that your church might be in trouble …
It’s a ‘lifestyle’: John McClendon encourages leaders to make disciples
May 22, 2025
John McClendon has spent his adult life helping leaders make disciples. He is executive director of the Disciple Leader’s Network, based in Tennessee, though he plans to retire at the end of the year.
Evidence Christianity is no longer in decline? Here’s what one new study says.
May 20, 2025
Recent Pew Research confirmed earlier trends of a plateauing of the religiously unaffiliated and a pause, at least, of the decline in Christianity.
Launchpad: ‘Celebrate next’ with congregational multiplication strategies
May 15, 2025
The answer to the growth dilemma is obvious. When it is shared with congregations, they often reject it in favor of doing things to help existing congregations remain or become vital and vibrant.
First person: 12 easy ways to reach out to your neighbors
May 11, 2025
Most believers will never share the gospel with anyone, and many will never even invite anyone to church.
5 ways to engage students during the summer break
May 8, 2025
By implementing some communication strategies, planning and brand development, you can maintain student connections throughout the break while allowing yourself some breathing space, too.
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